Harborough Town

Jake Duffy was a key part of Harborough Town's promotion-winning team in 2023/24

Sandy's squad-building at Diamonds gathers pace as he lands trio

Gary Stohrer has committed to Corby Town for the new season (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Corby Town confirm double contract signing as key men commit to Steel Park stay

Richard Lavery issues instructions during Kettering's play-off semi-final with Harborough Town... but admitted he didn't watch the penalty shootout (Picture: Peter Short)

Shootout too much for boss Lavery to take as Poppies clinch final place

Dan Jezeph celebrates Kettering's penalty shootout win over Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies rediscover form and hold their nerve to set up play-off final chance

Kettering Town goalkeeper Dan Jezeph makes a save in the penalty shootout win over Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Harborough boss Austin full of pride despite play-off heartbreak at Kettering

The Kettering Town players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout against Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

IN PICTURES: Poppies on the spot as they secure dramatic shootout win

Harborough Town celebrate Josh Walsh's goal in Saturday's 5-1 win ar AFC Sudbury (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Boss Austin says 'underdogs' Harborough will be ready for Poppies test

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Lavery preparing Poppies for nervy semi-final date with Bees

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Setchell happy as new signings add needed spark to the Steelmen

Amar Sandhu netted the winning goal on his Corby Town debut on Saturday (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Steelmen back to winning ways, Doughboys leave it late, Diamonds on the up

Amar Sandhu has joined Corby Town on dual registration from Harborough Town (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Steelmen strengthen with the signing of Harborough Town pair Carta and Sandhu

Kettering's Kai Fifield and new signing Terrell Pennant show their disappointment at the end of the 2-1 defeat at Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery stays positive but warns his Kettering players they have to sharpen up

Harborough Town defender Liam Dolman keeps a close eye on Kettering's Callum Powell (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Austin's delight as 'up for it' Harborough see off Kettering Town

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery cut an unhappy figure after the defeat at Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery admits Kettering Town 'didn't turn up' in dismal defeat to Harborough

Kai Fifield shows his disappointment after a chance goes begging at Harborough (Picture: Peter Short)

An unhappy new year for Kettering Town as they slide to Harborough defeat

Harborough Town striker Luis Rose celebrates his goal in Harborough's 4-0 win over Leiston on Saturday (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Harborough Town boss Austin says Poppies date shows how far club has come
Mitch Austin says the fact Harborough Town will entertain Kettering Town in a league match on New Year's Day (ko 3pm) shows how far the club has come.
Jeremy Casey

Richard Lavery was not happy with Kettering Town's performance at Stratford Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery unhappy as Kettering Town stumble to draw against 10-man Stratford

Harborough Town and Kettering Town played out a 1-1 league draw back in August (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Kettering Town's New Year's Day derby date at Harborough Town will be all-ticket

Sandro playing for Tottenham Hotspur

Harborough’s date with destiny – could it happen?

Tendai Daire and Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: @corbytownfc)

Boss Setchell delighted as prolific striker Tendai Daire makes Corby switch

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery keen to strengthen Kettering Town squad as he’s ‘down to bare bones’

Connor Johnson opened the scoring for Kettering in their derby date with Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery unhappy as controversial late penalty call costs Poppies

Action from Corby Town's 1-1 FA Cup draw at AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Setchell warns Steelmen they are in for a 'tough' opener at Hinckley LRFC

Corby Town celebrate Connor Tomlinson's goals in the 3-0 win over Walsall Wood on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

In-form Steelmen out to 'throw spanner in the title race works' again

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell watches his side in the 1-1 draw at Harborough Town (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Mixed emotions for Setchell as Steelmen prove a match for leaders Harborough

Corby Town's players celebrate their goal at Harborough Town on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Setchell's pride as Steelmen claim deserved draw at Harborough Town

Action from Corby Town's 4-3 defeat at the hands of Harborough Town in December (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Big travelling army hit the road to back Steelmen at leaders Harborough
Corby Town will be backed by a 250-strong travelling army of supporters when they head to Northern Premier League Midlands Division leaders Harborough Town on Saturday (ko 3pm).
Jeremy Casey

Corby on the attack in their 2-0 defeat at Bedworth on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Steelmen boss Setchell admits he's wary of tough finish to league campaign

Action from Corby Town's 0-0 draw with Quorn on Saturday (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen boss Setchell aiming to claim a Spalding double

AFC Rushden & Diamonds player-boss Michael Harriman

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Harriman left to rue lack of clinical edge

Kalern Thomas fires home a stunner to get Corby back in the game at 2-1 (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Frustrated boss Setchell knows Corby Town's home luck has to change

Toby Hillard is all smiles after scoring for Corby Town in Saturday's loss to Harborough Town (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Setchell left unhappy as controversial refereeing calls cost Corby Town

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell believes Harborough Town are 'the best team in the league'

Steelmen boss Setchell buzzing for big test against high-flying Harborough Town

Hayden Road

A tricky start for Diamonds as fixtures for next season are confirmed

Steel Park

New season to begin where the last one ended for Steelmen

Michael Harriman is staying at AFC Rushden & Diamonds in a player-coach role. Picture by Shaun Frankham

Nunn wants to make sure ‘all the pieces’ are in place at Diamonds

AFC Rushden & Diamonds' Hayden Road home

Steelmen and Diamonds excited as derby days await next season

Toby Hilliard was on target for Corby Town in their 4-1 defeat at Sporting Khalsa last weekend. Picture by Jim Darrah

There will be twists and turns in play-off race, says Steelmen boss Setchell

Tempers flare during Corby Town's 1-0 defeat at Harborough Town at the weekend. Picture by David Tilley

Setchell is sure he is the man for the job at Corby

Trouble flared in the car park following Corby Town's 1-0 defeat at Harborough Town on Saturday. Picture by David Tilley

Corby Town to ban those involved in trouble after derby clash

Corby Town were beaten at Harborough Town

We’re just falling a bit short, admits Steelmen manager Setchell

Harborough Town won their local derby against Corby Town

VERDICT: Nat’s immediate impact earns Harborough the derby spoils over Corby

Harborough Town were comfortable winners at Steel Park when they played Corby Town in December. The two teams meet again just across the Leicestershire border this weekend. Picture by Jim Darrah

Friendships will be put to one side as Corby and Harborough collide again

Peterborough United loanee Lewis Darlington made his debut for Corby Town in their 0-0 draw at Coleshill Town. Picture by David Tilley

Setchell pleased with the result and display in Steelmen's goalless draw

Corby Town boss Lee Attenborough

Steelmen are ready to return to top gear after enforced lay-off

Steel Park fell silent ahead of last weekend's derby clash with Harborough Town as Corby Town honoured the memory of long-serving secretary and president Gerry Lucas. Picture by Jim Darrah

Attenborough seeking an individual and collective response from his Steelmen

Corby Town captain Michael Jacklin challenges Harborough Town's James Ireland during the clash at Steel Park. Picture by Jim Darrah

‘No excuses and no complaints’ from boss Lee as Corby are well beaten

Ethan Johnston celebrates after scoring Harborough Town's third goal in their 4-0 win at Corby Town. Picture by Jim Darrah

VERDICT: It’s a demolition derby day as Harborough thump Corby

The Corby Town players observed a minute's silence in memory of long-serving club president and secretary Gerry Lucas ahead of last weekend's game at St Neots Town. Picture by David Tilley

Steelmen are all set for an emotionally-charged derby day

Brett Solkhon has signed for Harborough Town. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town legend Solkhon signs for Harborough

Boston United have signed Jordon Crawford. Photo: Peter Short

Boston United boss Paul Cox raids former club for attacker

Harborough Town clinched the treble as they won the UCL Premier Division Champions Cup last weekend. Picture courtesy of Harborough Town FC

Harborough boss Mitch reflects on a memorable treble

Football news. Photo: David Dales

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Gary Mulligan. Photo: Alison Bagley

Gary Mulligan leaves Corby Town for Harborough

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox. Picture by Peter Short

Covid cases force Poppies to reshape friendly schedule

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